A dictionary of science, literature, & art : comprising the history, description, and scientific principles of every branch of human knowledge; with the derivation and definition of all the terms in general use. / Edited by W.T. Brande F.R.S. L. & E.
1852, Second Edition. London: : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, elaborately blind-tooled cloth. Professionally re-cased with the original spine laid back; very impressively finished. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Scans etc. on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1423 pages; Physical desc.: vii, [1], 1423, [1] p. : ill. ; 8°. Notes: With a preliminary leaf with half-title on recto and "London: Spottiswoodes and Shaw, New-street-Square" on verso. Printer statement repeated on leaf 4X8v. Signatures: [A]4 B-4X8. With numerous woodcut illustrations throughout.Main body of text printed in double columns. Subject: Encyclopedias and dictionaries. Other names: Cauvin, Joseph. Item #168860
Price: €225.00